Advice

DVLA approves solo test drives for car buyers to maintain social distancing

But car dealers warned to ensure they have up-to-date trade plates and adequate insurance in place before letting prospective buyers out

30 April 2020
DVLA approves solo test drives for car buyers to maintain social distancing
Business

Hitachi partners with EV service station developer Gridserve

Japanese giant has invested £5.6m so far; UK firm's first solar-powered site set to open in summer

30 April 2020
Hitachi partners with EV service station developer Gridserve
Business

UK plant closures to cost car industry £8.2bn

Car production fell 37.6% in March, as research predicts financial impact on industry

30 April 2020
UK plant closures to cost car industry £8.2bn
Nio
Nio
New cars

Chinese EV start-up Nio secures major funding boost

Infusion of £800m will allow premium EV maker to expand range, develop new platform and powertrain tech

29 April 2020
Chinese EV start-up Nio secures major funding boost
Business

Ford Focus RS vs Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo 1: new vs used

We pit the 1992 classic Lancia Delta HF Integrale against the modern Ford Focus RS, but does new always rule over used?

29 April 2020
Ford Focus RS vs Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evo 1: new vs used
New cars

First drive: 2020 BMW 4 Series prototype

Our first run in Munich's revamped coupe reveals enhanced dynamic performance and refinement at speed

29 April 2020
First drive: 2020 BMW 4 Series prototype
New cars

Rugged new Toyota Corolla Trek arrives in UK for 2020

Off-road-inspired estate, developed with Trek Bikes, is now available to order, priced from £29,225

29 April 2020
Rugged new Toyota Corolla Trek arrives in UK for 2020
Bentley factory
Bentley factory
Business

Q&A: Bentley boss on resuming production and new model plans

Adrian Hallmark explains how firm will resume work at Crewe factory - and how coronavirus is impacting 2020 plans

29 April 2020
Q&A: Bentley boss on resuming production and new model plans
Luc Donckerwolke
Designer Luc Donckerwolke has the Hyundai Kona and Palisade among his creations
Business

Hyundai, Kia and Genesis chief designer resigns

Luc Donckerwolke has left Hyundai Motor Group for personal reasons, the firm reveals, with no successor planned

29 April 2020
Hyundai, Kia and Genesis chief designer resigns
Business

VW Group remains profitable despite Q1 drop in sales and earnings

Pandemic causes an 81.4% fall in operating profits, but manufacturing giant is returning to full-scale production

29 April 2020
VW Group remains profitable despite Q1 drop in sales and earnings

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